US Bridges

U.S. 266 over Bennett Creek

Good

Muskogee County, Oklahoma · 1.2 MI E Mcintosh CO · Structure no. 037650000000000

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
890
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 266 over Bennett Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 266 over Bennett Creek in Muskogee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 93 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 890 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,424 by 2042. The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 266
CrossesBennett Creek
Location1.2 MI E Mcintosh CO
RouteU.S. Route 266
CountyMuskogee County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.46416, -95.32417
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating87.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length134 ft (40.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic890 (2022)
Projected traffic1,424 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.1 mi (63 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 266 over Bennett Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is U.S. 266 over Bennett Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. 266 over Bennett Creek carry?

About 890 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 266 over Bennett Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 266 over Bennett Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.